Noida International Airport Opens at Jewar as PM Modi Unveils ₹11,200 Crore Aviation Project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport at
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Centre Cuts Excise Duty by Rs 10 on Petrol and Diesel as Crude Oil Prices Surge
According to the government, international crude prices have jumped from around USD 70 per barrel to nearly USD 122 per barrel in the span of a month, marking an increase of roughly 75 per cent in less than four weeks. Despite this steep rise, retail prices of petrol and diesel at fuel stations across India will remain unchanged.
India Posts Record Foodgrain and Horticulture Output Despite Shrinking Farm Sizes
The government said total foodgrain production at the all-India level rose from 265.0 million tonnes in 2013–14 to 357.7 million tonnes in 2024–25. Horticulture production also increased significantly, climbing from 277.4 million tonnes in 2013–14 to 369.1 million tonnes in 2024–25, according to the third advance estimates. The figures suggest that despite smaller average farm sizes, improvements in technology, crop planning and policy support have helped sustain growth in agricultural output.
Centre Warns of Action Against Rumour Mongers Amid False Fuel Shortage Claims
India’s petroleum and LPG supply remains fully secure, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
New Highway to Open Doors for Buddha’s Sacred Places in Shravasti
The new highway project, planned over a length of 101.51 km, is expected to address a long-standing infrastructure gap that has limited Shravasti’s tourism potential despite its global religious significance. According to the official release, the improved corridor will help cut travel time between Barabanki and Bahraich by nearly half, reducing the journey from around 150 minutes to 75 minutes, while also raising average travel speeds from 40 kmph to 80 kmph.
Hfcl Consolidates Defence Business Under New Multi-domain Platform, Backed By ₹1,570 Crore Export Order Book
HFCL has announced a major expansion and consolidation of its defence business, bringing multiple capabilities
India commissions 8,000 TPA green hydrogen capacity, keeps 2030 goal in sight
India has commissioned around 8,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of green hydrogen production capacity as
Final location survey begins for proposed Gangtok–Nathu La rail link
Indian Railways has begun the final location survey for a proposed new railway line between
PM Surya Ghar Yojana Adds 9.56 GW Rooftop Solar Capacity, Accelerating India’s Clean Energy Shift
India’s transition towards clean energy has received a major boost under the PM Surya Ghar
Centre Highlights Border Infrastructure Push Through BADP and Vibrant Villages Programmes
According to the government, the primary objective of BADP has been to support the well-being of border communities by creating essential infrastructure through convergence with central, state, Union Territory and local schemes. The programme has supported projects related to health, education, roads, agriculture, sports, drinking water, sanitation, the social sector and small-scale industries. The government noted that the scheme is currently in its sunset phase.